Recalls: 1993 - FREIGHTLINER - MB

• NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V156000 - STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
  Recall Date: 07/31/1998

  Summary:
  VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: WALK-IN VAN AND SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR MODEL FC-921 FRONT AXLES. STRESS CRACKS CAN OCCUR IN THE LEFT FRONT AXLE STEERING KNUCKLE.
  
  Manufacturer that filed the Recall:
  FREIGHTLINER LLC
  
  Consequence:
  THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
  
  Remedy:
  DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT HAND STEERING KNUCKLE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED KNUCKLE WITH A LARGER CROSS SECTION IN THE AREA THAT WAS CRACKING.